Keeping traditional metal alive, Canadian metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD‘s new album Long Live Heavy Metal is now available. Produced by Terry “Sho” Murray (City of Fire, Exhibitionists), the astounding twelve-track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting new standards for the genre. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has also revealed their 3rd webisode. Taken while in the studio recording Long Live Heavy Metal, this video focuses on the vocal work of the album.

In support of the release, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD are currently touring on the “Metal Alliance Tour 2012″ with DEVILDRIVER, THE FACELESS, DYING FETUS, JOB FOR A COWBOY, IMPENDING DOOM and WRETCHED. Canadian dates are listed below.